Premier (Lever Street) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Premier (Lever Street) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Premier (Lever Street), 95-97 Lever Street, London, EC1V 3RQ
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier (Lever Street) sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Premier (Lever Street) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Premier (Lever Street) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Premier (Lever Street), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Premier (Lever Street)
What is Premier (Lever Street)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier (Lever Street) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Premier (Lever Street) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier (Lever Street) last inspected?
Premier (Lever Street) was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier (Lever Street)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier (Lever Street) compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Premier (Lever Street) holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Premier (Lever Street) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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